How to change a contact photo Xiaomi: 3 working ways

Replacing a contact photo on a Xiaomi smartphone is a simple, but not always obvious procedure, especially if you are first encountering a MIUI branded shell or using synchronization with a Google Account. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways, from the standard “Contacts” application to the subtleties of working with duplicates and cloud services.

It’s important to understand that the process may differ depending on the version of MIUI (12/13/14) and the phone model – for example, on the POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12, the interface will be slightly different than on the flagships of Xiaomi 14.

Method 1: Through the standard "Contact" application

The most direct method is editing through an embedded app, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones, regardless of the firmware version.

1. Open the Contacts app** (an icon with a person’s silhouette on a green background).
2. Find the contact you want in the list or use the search bar at the top.
3. Slip on the contact to open his card.
4. In the upper right corner, click on the icon. ⋮ (three-point) → Choose "Edit»**.
5. Touch the current photo of the contact (or an empty mug if it is not).
6. Select the source: 📷 Take a photo – activates the camera for a snapshot. 🖼️ Gallery – allows you to select an existing image. 🎨 Avatars – offers standard icons from MIUI.

Cut the photo in a circle (if necessary) and save the changes.

On devices with MIUI 14+, after selecting a photo from the gallery, the system will automatically offer to crop it under a round format - this is a mandatory step, you can not miss it.

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If the photo is not displayed in messengers after saving (for example, in WhatsApp or Telegram), check the synchronization settings - more details are provided in the next section.

Method 2: Google Contacts (for synchronized accounts)

If your contacts are synced with your Google Account, it is easier to change photos via the web version of the service or the Google Contacts app on your phone, this method ensures that the photo will be displayed on all Google services (Gmail, Meet, Messages) and on other devices where you are logged in.

Instructions for the mobile application:

1. Install the Google Contacts app** if it is not installed.
2. Open it and find the right contact.
3. Slip on the avatar (or empty mug) → select “Change”**.
4. Upload a photo from the gallery or take a new picture.
5. Confirm the changes – they will automatically sync with your Xiaomi.

For the web version:

1. Go to contacts.google.com and log in.
2. Select Contact → Click on the camera icon in the upper right corner of his card.
3. Download a photo from your computer or select from Google Photos.

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If your photo in Google Contacts is not updated on Xiaomi, check your sync settings: Settings → Accounts → Google → Contact Sync.

Note that if the contact is duplicated (you can find it on your phone or Google), changing the photo in one place may not affect another, in which case you can use the MIUI function to merge duplicates:

1. Open the "Contact»** → ⋮ → Contact management → Connecting contacts.

Method 3: Using the Phone app (for quick access)

Few people know, but you can change the contact photo right during the call or from the call log, which is convenient if you need to quickly update the avatar for a frequently used number.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the phone app** (pipe icon).
2. Go to the Contacts tab** or find the number you want in the call log.
3. Slip on the contact → in the opened card click on his photo (or empty field).
4. Select the source of the image (camera/gallery) and save the changes.

This method works the same on all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi 10C, POCO X5 Pro and Black Shark 5. The main advantage is speed: you do not need to look for contact in a separate application.

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Problems and Solutions: Why the Photos Are Not Changing or Displaying

Sometimes, after a photo is changed, it does not update in messengers or disappears after a reboot.

If the problem persists, try the following:

• 🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes it resets temporary errors.
• 🗑️ Clear the cache of the Contacts app (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Contacts → Clear the cache).
• 🔗 Check Permits: Contacts must have access to Warehouse and Camera.

How to change photos for contacts on SIM-card

Contacts saved on SIM-They have limited editing capabilities, and most of them, Xiaomi, in particular, don't allow you to add photos directly to them:

1. Export contact with SIM-Maps: Open "Contacts»** → ⋮ → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Exports with SIM-Keep contact in the phone's internal memory (.vcf format).

⚠️ Note: once imported, the contact will be duplicated. SIM-To avoid confusion, to avoid confusion:

1. Open contact with SIM-map.
2. Press. ⋮ → Delete.
3. Confirm removal (note that this will remove contact with the SIM-cardboard).

This method works on all Xiaomi models, including Redmi. A2+ and POCO M6 Pro, where's the support SIM-Contacts are implemented through standard tools MIUI.

Additional features: Animated avatars and stickers

Modern versions of MIUI 14 support not only static photos, but also animated avatars (like Memoji-like stickers) to activate them:

1. Create a personalized avatar with MIUI tools or choose from the templates offered.

Animated avatars are displayed:

• 📞 Inbound and Outbound Calls (Full Screen).
• 💬 In notifications of messages (if included in settings).
• 🔄 In the scroll call log.

⚠️ Attention: Animated avatars consume more power than static images. If you notice an increase in battery consumption, turn them off in the settings: Settings → Display. → Animation of avatars → Turn it off.

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Animated avatars are only available on devices with MIUI 14+ and Snapdragon 7 series processor or higher (e.g. Xiaomi 13T, POCO F5 Pro).

Tips for choosing photos for contacts

To make contact photos look neat and show well on the lock screen or in the call list, follow these guidelines:

• 🎨 Format: use JPEG or PNG. MIUI supportive HEIC (iPhone format) without conversion.

If you want a photo of the contact to be displayed on the lock screen during the call:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Lock screen style.
2. Choose a style that supports photo contacts (for example, “Classic” or “Digital clock”).

To create the perfect photo directly on your phone, use the built-in MIUI editor:

1. Open the photo in the Gallery → click “Edit”.

FAQ: Frequent questions